Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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